Record ID: LIN-D92A22
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
An inscribed lead spindle dating to the early 11th century. The whorl is trapezoid in cross-section and roughly circular in plan. An hour-glass shaped hole has been drilled through the centre, measuring circa 8mm diameter at the opening. The whorl is inscribed on the side and base with Norse runes. Dr. John Hines (Cardiff University) has examined the whorl. He writes: In late summer of 2010 a lead spindle-whorl with a Norse runic inscription was found at Saltfleetby St Clement, Lincolnshire. The whorl is from a field where previously one 11th-century stirrup-strap mount had been…
Created on: Thursday 7th October 2010
Last updated: Thursday 30th July 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Saltfleetby', grid reference and parish protected.